The Xcite Outdoors Summer Programme has arrived!
Running from Monday 27th June - Saturday 13th August.
*Bookings will open at 09:00 on Monday 30th May*
More information on each of the Xcite Outdoors Summer Activities can be found here:
Intro to Mountain Biking: Based out of Xcite Linlithgow this course is for those who are relatively new to Mountain Biking and who would like to learn some more about how to get the most out of their bike, the trails and themselves. Must be able to ride a bike confidently and be keen to develop skills. Bikes and helmets are provided. (Full day, 9.30am–4.00pm).
Intro to Open Canoeing: Participants will team up with a partner and develop canoeing skills on the Union Canal. No previous experience required, we just ask that participants are water-confident and happy splashing around on the water. (Full day, 9.30am – 4.00pm).
Intro to Archery: Based in Xcite Linlithgow, participants will spend the session learning how to use a bow and arrow with a big emphasis on having fun and developing your technique in a safe environment. (9.30am – 12 noon).
Intro to Kayaking: Participants will spend the day learning basic skills and improving confidence whilst exploring the Union Canal. This course will be delivered in single person closed cockpit kayaks. No previous experience required, we just ask that participants are water-confident and happy splashing around on the water (Full day, 9.30am–4.00pm).
Family Archery: Based in Xcite Linlithgow this is an introductory session for groups of family/friends. Just like our other introductory session there will be a big emphasis on having fun developing your skills in a safe environment. Each family/friends group can have up to 4 participants, one of which must be an adult and children have to be 8 yrs+ (9.30am–12.30pm)
Family Canoe: A fun introductory session for family/friend groups using 2/3 person open canoes on the Union Canal. No previous experience required, we just ask that participants are water-confident and happy splashing around on the water. Each family/friends group can have up to 4 participants, one of which must be an adult and children have to be 8 yrs+ (9.30am–12.30pm) or (1.30pm–4.30pm)
MTB Improver: For riders who have already attended one of our intro mountain biking courses or have previous experience of riding blue grade MTB trails. This 2 day course will help you develop your skills and confidence on both natural and purpose built mountain bike trails. Likely venues for this course include Callendar Estate Trail network, Beecraigs Country Park and one of the many Pump Tracks found in West Lothian. Bikes and helmets, along with all necessary transport are provided. (Full day, 9.30am–4.00pm)
Paddlesports Improver: For those who have already attended either one of our Intro Canoe or Kayak courses. This 2 day course will help you develop your skills and discover new places in both open canoes and close cockpit kayaks, one day will be spent in each type of craft. Likely venues for this course include the Union Canal, Falkirk Wheel or Loch Ard, all necessary transport is provided (Full day, 9.30am–4.00pm)
MTB Glentress: A day trip down to the renowned mountain bike trails of the Tweed Valley (Peebles) for riders who have previously attended one of our MTB Improver courses or are confident riding on blue grade MTB trails and are happy to develop their confidence and skill on red grade MTB trails. Bikes and helmets, along with all necessary transport are provided. (Full day, 9.30am–4.30pm)